The Data and Analytics Engineer II is responsible for design, development and implementation of optimal solutions to integrate, store, process and analyze huge data sets. This includes an understanding of methodology, design, specifications, programming, delivery, monitoring, and support standards.

Individual must have extensive knowledge of designing and developing data pipelines and delivering advanced analytics, with open source Big Data processing frameworks such as Hadoop version 2 technologies. Individual must have proven competency in programming utilizing distributed computing principles.

The Data and Analytics Engineer II is also responsible for supporting the business goals and objectives for the Data Management & Analytics Department, the Information Management Organization, and the organization as a whole.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design & Development- Provides technical development Provides technical development expertise for designing, coding, testing, debugging, documenting and supporting all types of applications consistent with the established specifications and business requirements in order to deliver business value.

Strategy Execution - Contributes to the execution of CHRISTUS' overall information systems strategy as it pertains to their vision of the organization in both strategic and tactical plans. Involved in team adoption, execution and integration of strategy to achieve optimal and efficient deliver.

System Engineering -- Involved in the evaluation of proposed system acquisitions or solutions development and provides input to the decision-making process relative to compatibility, cost, resource requirements, operations, and maintenance.

System Integration -- Integrates software components, subsystems, facilities and services into the existing technical systems environment; assesses impact on other systems, and works with cross functional teams within information management to ensure positive project impact. Installs, configures, and verifies the operation of software components.

System Management -- Participates in development of standards, design and implementation of proactive processes to collect and report data and statistics on assigned systems.

System Security -- Participates in the research, design, development, and implementation of application, database, and interface security using technologies such as SSL, Public-Key encryption, and Certificates or other emerging security technologies.

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Education/ Skills:

Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math or related field is required. Master's degree is preferred.

Proficiency with Hadoop v2, MapReduce, Spark, HDFS, Python or R.

Experience with data integration with ETL techniques and frameworks, such as Flume.

Proficiency with Big Data querying tools, such as Pig, Hive, and Impala.

Experience with messaging systems, such as Kafka or MQ

Experience with Big Data Machine Learning toolkits, such as Mahout or SparkML.

Knowledge of NoSQL databases, such as HBase, Cassandra, MongoDB

Knowledge of Hadoop cluster management, with all included services

Experience with building stream-processing systems, using solutions such as Storm or Spark-Streaming is preferred.

Good understanding of Lambda Architecture

Advanced level of SQL programing and query performance tuning techniques for Data Integration and Consumption using design for optimum performance against large data asset within an OLTP, OLAP and MPP architecture.

Solid understanding of BI and analytics landscape, preferable in large-scale development environments.

Must have the communication skills and ability to develop and present solutions to all levels of management (including executive levels).

Must have demonstrated the ability to solve complex problems with minimal direction.

Must be able to interact effectively and patiently with customers especially while under pressure.

The ability to work on multiple projects/tasks simultaneously to meet project deadlines for self and others as required.

Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with other employees.

B. Experience

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in MapReduce, Spark programming.

Minimum of three (3) years of experience developing analytics solutions with large data sets within an OLAP and MPP architecture.

Minimum of six (6) years of experience with design, architecture and development of Enterprise scale platforms built on open source frameworks.

Our Mission: WHY WE EXIST. To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our Core Values: WHAT WE BELIEVE IN.DIGNITY Respect for the worth of every person, recognition and commitment to the value of diverse individuals and perspectives, and special concern for the poor and underserved. INTEGRITY Honesty, justice, and consistency in all relationships. EXCELLENCE High standards of service and performance. COMPASSION Service in a spirit of empathy, love, and concern. STEWARDSHIP Wise and just use of talents and resources in a collaborative manner.Our Vision: WHAT WE ARE STRIVING TO DO. CHRISTUS HEALTH, a Catholic health ministry, will be a leader, a partner and an advocate in the creation of innovative health and wellness solutions that improve the lives of individuals and communities so that all may experience God's healing presence and love. Our Name and Symbol:WHO WE ARE. CHRISTUS is Latin for "Christ," and proclaims publicly the core of our mission. OUR NAME choice also recognizes the heritage of our two congregational sponsors, the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio. Jesus Christ is the Incarnate Word, the Word of God made flesh. It is, theref...ore, only fitting that it is in another form of His name that our health ministries are called together. OUR SYMBOL Reflects the healing ministry of Jesus Christ - a combination of a medical cross and a religious cross. The flowing banner on the cross is a common symbol of the risen Christ, while the royal purple signifies Christ. The flowing banner also conveys a sense of motion as we move forward into a new era of service to our communities.